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Course Options

Course Formats

A blend of synchronous and asynchronous formats in a fully online learning environment. These courses include real-time learning sessions with mandatory meeting times.

These courses combine theory and practice to prepare teachers for the practical realities of the classroom. 

Course Model: 

  • Course Work – 100 hours (Includes self-directed learning and mandatory synchronous sessions outlined in course description.)
  • Independent Study – 25 hours 

Features: 

Synchronous sessions:

  • Online real-time classes via Zoom or other video conferencing platforms at pre-scheduled dates and times

Self-directed Professional Learning 

  • York’s adult learning model provides opportunities to explore, reflect and share areas of professional interest connected to the course content and expectations 

A uniquely relevant 25-hour independent study that involves: 

An opportunity for learners to build resources and tools unique to their individual teaching needs and goals. ILPs may involve:

  • development of lesson plans 
  • development of a unit of study 
  • development of a workshop or a mentoring plan

Flexible Schedule 

  • Regular participation is required. Specific times of participation for asynchronous sessions are set by the learner 
  • Instructors establish deadlines for assignments & completion of learning blocks 
  • Courses run over 11 weeks in Fall, Winter & Spring sessions requiring about 2 hours of participation every other day 
  • Summer intensive courses require about 3-5 hours of daily participation up to 25 hours/week 

Online Platform:  

York’s online additional qualification courses are delivered on Moodle, uniquely designed to ensure easy navigation, full access to resources, and collaboration and sharing in a community of learners. Moodle is fully functional on all mobile platforms. Learn anywhere, anytime.

Our fully online courses combine theory and practice to prepare teachers for the practical realities of the classroom. 

Course Model: 

  • Course Work – 75 hours 
  • Self-directed Professional Learning – 25 hours 
  • Independent Study – 25 hours 

Features: 

Self-directed Professional Learning 

  • respectful of you as a learner and York’s adult learning model 
  • an opportunity to explore, reflect and share areas of professional interest connected to the course content and expectations 

A uniquely relevant 25-hour independent study that involves: 

  • Part 1 AQs & one session AQs/ABQs: the development of three lesson plans 
  • Part 2 AQs: the development of a mini unit with student assessment instruments 
  • Part 3 Specialist or Honour Specialist AQs: the development of a workshop or a mentoring plan for new teachers 

Flexible Schedule 

  • Regular participation is required. Specific times of participation are set by the learner 
  • Instructors establish deadlines for assignments & completion of learning blocks 
  • Courses run over 11 weeks in Fall, Winter & Spring sessions requiring about 2 hours of participation every other day 
  • Summer intensive courses require about 3-5 hours of daily participation up to 25 hours/week 

Online Platform:  

York’s online additional qualification courses are presented on Moodle, a fully featured and easy to use learning space that allows students to browse information, tasks and activities or engage in instructor-led or student-led discussions or share resources. Moodle is smartphone, tablet and laptop friendly. 

Our blended courses combine theory and practice to prepare teachers for the practical realities of the classroom. 

Features: 

  • offered at convenient locations at schools across the GTA and Ontario; 
  • in-class sessions run weeknights in Spring, Fall and Winter sessions or full days over two weeks in July Summer session 
  • online hours offer time to explore, reflect and share with scheduled deadlines for assignments 
  • a uniquely relevant 25-hour independent study that involves:  
  1. Part 1 AQs & one session AQs/ABQs: the development of three lesson plans 
  2. Part 2 AQs: the development of a mini unit or student assessment instruments 
  3. Part 3 Specialist or Honour Specialist AQs: the development of a workshop or a mentoring plan for new teachers 

Deadlines

  • Registration Deadline: 7 calendar days (1 week) prior to a course’s posted start date
  • Withdrawal Deadline: Withdraw requests submitted through your Professional Learning account by the date indicated in your Confirmation of Registration email will be considered for a partial refund or transfer.  Supporting documentation may be required.
  • Access to Course: 6 months after your course ends

Taking AQs on a Waiver

  • Whether you’re an ECE or work for a private/independent school you may still take an AQ. Once you register online, we will send you a waiver to sign digitally. This waiver will validate your understanding that this course will not be recognized by the OCT now, or in the future if you become OCT certified. 
  • If you are a teacher candidate, you will need to wait until you are OCT certified to take an AQ. 
  • If you are a new to Ontario teacher and are not yet OCT certified, contact visit the OCT website for information on how to become certified.